Soul Search

Apr 09 2025 244 ep. 54 mins 885
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Soul Search explores contemporary religion and spirituality from the inside out — what we believe, how we express it, and the difference it makes in our lives

  Religion & Spirituality  Society & Culture
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The Sufi soundtrack to outback Australia

Apr 09 2025 54 mins  
Sufism, also known as Islamic mysticism, can be found in all kinds of unexpected places — like Broken Hill, a rural town in far west New South Wales. Sufi music has a special place in the history of Central Australia, and is still played in the desert region, attracting attention and acclaim from Sufis throughout the world.

Growing spiritually strong in Central Australia — Week with Students

Apr 02 2025 54 mins  
Culture, history and faith collide in the remote Aboriginal community of Ltyentye Apurte. A former mission town 80kms east of Alice Springs, it remains one of the most Catholic communities in the country.

Big questions in books — Ancient Chinese poetry and the nature of existence

Mar 26 2025 54 mins  
What can ancient Chinese poetry teach us about the nature of reality? Li Bai and Du Fu are considered two of China's greatest poets. They lived 1,300 years ago, yet their poems are still very popular to this day.

Exploring mercy and forgiveness in Ramadan

Mar 19 2025 53 mins  
How much mercy do you see expressed in the world around you right now? Millions of Muslims around the world are observing Ramadan — known as the month of mercy — and follow the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, who is described as someone who embodied mercy.

Deep ecology and reconnecting with the natural world

Mar 12 2025 54 mins  
How can we navigate the ecological crisis of our time? And why does it require a shift in how we think about ourselves? John Seed has been a rainforest activist for over 40 years. And over the decades he's fostered a diverse spiritual community around care for the environment and reconnection with the natural world.

Being the first female rabbi of Australia’s largest Jewish congregation

Mar 05 2025 54 mins  
When Jacki Ninio first graduated rabbinical school she didn't want to be known as the "lady rabbi". But after nearly 26 years at Emanuel Synagogue, she says being a woman in a job mostly performed by men has allowed her to care for her congregation in unique ways.

Pope Francis and the transformation of suffering

Feb 26 2025 54 mins  
There's a lot of suffering in the world. From economic hardships to deep anxieties about politics, and the anxieties in our own lives. Much of Pope Francis' work grapples with how we suffer and relieve suffering, together. What kinds of insight can suffering offer, both individually and collectively?

Big questions in books — Dostoyevsky and the love that we owe

Feb 19 2025 54 mins  
Our favourite, most enduring novels are full of things we ask ourselves about life and meaning. This week, we turn to Fyodor Dostoyevsky, and how the Russian literary tradition can help clarify questions about truth, love for one another, and ethics.

Seeking spirituality outside of religion

Feb 12 2025 54 mins  
"Spirituality" is a loosely defined word, but Australians are increasingly identifying that way, especially among Gen Z. So, what does living a spiritually fulfilled life look like, and what kinds of spiritual help do people look for in times of crisis?

Is rest the lost secret to a good life?

Feb 05 2025 54 mins  
We all know that we need good rest. And before we knew about the science of sleep, sacred traditions encouraged rest as a priority. But the frenetic pace of modern life makes it difficult to pause. So how can we make rest a priority, and include it in our rhythms?